Rural Health Transformation Program - Human Resources Information System
ID: RHT_AHS_005_FY26
• Alt ID: RHT – AHSCO-0005-FY26
• State: Vermont
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Description
Background
The State of Vermont, through the Agency of Human Services, has received a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant totaling $195 million for Year One of a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing rural health networks and improving healthcare delivery. The goal is to ensure that Vermonters receive timely and affordable healthcare. This specific subrecipient grant opportunity focuses on establishing a shared Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for healthcare providers in Vermont, which will centralize various HR functions and improve operational efficiency.
Work Details
The contract involves the development and implementation of a secure, HIPAA-compliant shared HRIS platform for Vermont healthcare providers. Key services include:
1. Centralizing core HR functions such as benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, licensure tracking, and compliance management.
2. Supporting organization-specific tasks like performance evaluations and regulatory reporting.
3. Streamlining workforce management to reduce administrative costs and enhance workforce mobility.
4. Implementing a multi-stakeholder governance model for HRIS implementation.
5. Establishing functional and technical requirements aligned with Vermont’s RHT Program strategy.
6. Managing end-to-end delivery milestones including project management, system configuration, data migration, user acceptance testing, training, and change management.
7. Ensuring compliance with federal standards for security and interoperability in health information technology systems.
Period of Performance
The grant period is anticipated to extend from August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, lasting a total of 14 months. Year 1 funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2027.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the State of Vermont.
Bidder Requirements
Eligible applicants must be provider consortiums offering shared HRIS purchasing or service opportunities for healthcare providers located in Vermont. Applicants must complete full SAM registration and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to qualify for the award.
The State of Vermont, through the Agency of Human Services, has received a Rural Health Transformation (RHT) grant totaling $195 million for Year One of a five-year initiative aimed at enhancing rural health networks and improving healthcare delivery. The goal is to ensure that Vermonters receive timely and affordable healthcare. This specific subrecipient grant opportunity focuses on establishing a shared Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for healthcare providers in Vermont, which will centralize various HR functions and improve operational efficiency.
Work Details
The contract involves the development and implementation of a secure, HIPAA-compliant shared HRIS platform for Vermont healthcare providers. Key services include:
1. Centralizing core HR functions such as benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, licensure tracking, and compliance management.
2. Supporting organization-specific tasks like performance evaluations and regulatory reporting.
3. Streamlining workforce management to reduce administrative costs and enhance workforce mobility.
4. Implementing a multi-stakeholder governance model for HRIS implementation.
5. Establishing functional and technical requirements aligned with Vermont’s RHT Program strategy.
6. Managing end-to-end delivery milestones including project management, system configuration, data migration, user acceptance testing, training, and change management.
7. Ensuring compliance with federal standards for security and interoperability in health information technology systems.
Period of Performance
The grant period is anticipated to extend from August 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, lasting a total of 14 months. Year 1 funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2027.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the State of Vermont.
Bidder Requirements
Eligible applicants must be provider consortiums offering shared HRIS purchasing or service opportunities for healthcare providers located in Vermont. Applicants must complete full SAM registration and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to qualify for the award.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposal
Opportunity ID
RHT_AHS_005_FY26
Response Start Date
May 21, 2026
Response Deadline
June 17, 2026
Due in 16 Days
Date Posted
May 22, 2026
Source
Q&A Deadline
Vendor questions must be submitted to Matthew Rockwell via ahs.contracts@vermont.gov. Check the Vermont Business Registry website for notifications/addendums.
Est. Value Range
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$2,500,000 - $9,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 5/22/26 Agency of Human Services - Office of the Secretary in Vermont issued Request for Proposal Rural Health Transformation Program - Human Resources Information System with ID RHT_AHS_005_FY26 due 6/17/26.
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Keywords
Medical Services, Health Care Services
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